Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
76
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 76 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Heat 111-76. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.